Government listens to farmers on national CSG approach
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the call from the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry that a harmonised framework be developed across all States and Territories on future coal seam gas developments. NFF President Jock Laurie said the Minister’s comments reflect the NFF’s recent discussions with the Prime Minister. “We spoke to the […]
‘Current thinking’ on Basin Plan hard to swallow
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) to demonstrate how the draft Murray-Darling Basin Plan achieves greater balance than last year’s Guide. “Our members, farmers and affected community reacted strongly to the release of last year’s Guide, and rightly so, as it failed to consider the balance needed between […]